SHANGHAI, Nov. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Recently, MAXHUB, The trusted solution provider in integrated commercial display & UC, has been named a “Flagship Brand” in Forbes’ 2025 Go-International Series Selection 30 & 30 list. The Forbes “Flagship Brand” award recognizes organizations that exemplify operational maturity, strategic foresight, and sustained global competitiveness. This marks the second consecutive year MAXHUB has received the honor, reflecting how its globalization strategy—anchored in deep localization—is earning broad recognition and trust across international markets. 

How MAXHUB Became a Benchmark Player

MAXHUB’s worldwide growth is driven by a strategy centered on deep localization and collaborative ecosystem development—two pillars that continue to fuel its rapid expansion. 

Deep Localization as a Competitive Strength: Beyond building a global sales presence, MAXHUB empowers local teams in 22 countries to operate as innovation engines that understand and address regional needs in real time. A Forbes case study highlighted MAXHUB’s adaptable approach to entering the North American market. Employing a from-rural-to-urban expansion model, the company established a highly responsive local service infrastructure and service commitments that go beyond standard industry expectations. This approach helped MAXHUB earn strong customer referrals in secondary markets, paving the way for steady growth across major metropolitan regions nationwide. 

Building an Ecosystem with Global Leaders: By collaborating closely with industry leaders, among them Microsoft and Intel, MAXHUB continues to strengthen its innovation and product development capabilities. These partnerships ensure its solutions integrate seamlessly into global customers’ workflows. One result of this approach is the XBoard V7—the world’s first triple-camera interactive display certified for Microsoft Teams Rooms and running Windows 11 IoT—which received the “Best of Show” award at ISE 2025.

Delivering Measurable Business Results: This strategic approach has translated into tangible performance growth. Today, MAXHUB serves customers in more than 140 countries and regions. In the first half of 2025, the company’s overseas revenue rose by nearly 60% year-on-year, reinforcing its position as the cornerstone of the group’s global plans.

Advancing to a New Phase of “Value Beyond Scale”

Forbes’ recognition also reflects a broader shift among global companies toward international strategies that prioritize value creation through innovation, brand equity, and technological excellence over sheer operational scale. 

Looking ahead, MAXHUB will continue to make innovation its driving force, strengthening its end-to-end global operations—from product development through customer service. The company remains committed to empowering organizations worldwide to collaborate more effectively and accelerate their digital transformation.

SUZHOU, China, Nov. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — According to the latest Essential Science Indicators (ESI) update in November, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University’s (XJTLU) research in the chemistry field has entered the ESI Global Top 1%.

This means that the number of XJTLU’s citations in chemistry, as indexed in Web of Science, is in the top 1% globally compared to institutions also publishing in this field over the past 10 years.

ESI is an analytical tool from Clarivate that surveys more than 11,000 journals from around the world across 22 broad fields of research. ESI evaluates the research performance of institutions, countries, journals, authors, and papers using metrics such as the number of papers published, citations received, and citations per paper.

In the field of chemistry, XJTLU has published 381 papers over the past decade and has accumulated 8,450 citations. For the University as a whole, 6,191 papers in the Web of Science have garnered 92,496 citations.

Within the field of chemistry, there are currently 2,179 institutions worldwide ranked in the ESI Top 1%.

Professor Li Yang, Associate Dean for Research at the School of Science, says: “Reaching the global Top 1% in chemistry reflects not only our achievements but also the strategic research initiatives implemented within our School of Science. We have prioritised interdisciplinary collaboration, invested in state-of-the-art facilities, and fostered an environment that encourages innovative thinking among our academic staff and students.”

She says looking forward, the School aims to further enhance interdisciplinary collaboration, to “expand our initiatives in alignment with global trends and societal needs.”

The School also plans to strengthen support for early career researchers to further cultivate the next generation of leaders in science.

This achievement comes after XJTLU entered the ESI Top 1% for the economics and business field in September.

With the addition of chemistry, XJTLU now boasts six disciplines in the ESI Top 1%, namely: engineering; computer science; social sciences, general; environment/ecology; economics & business; and chemistry.

BEIJING, Nov. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Tender voices of young phoenixes resound in the Liyuan world, passing on century-old melodies from generation to generation. The new voices of young phoenixes shine brilliantly. “New Voices of the Young Phoenix — China Media Group’s First Children’s Opera Gala” (hereinafter referred to as New Voices of the Young Phoenix) will be broadcast starting from November 18, every Tuesday at 19:30 on CCTV-3 (Variety Channel) and CCTV-11 (Opera Channel), as well as on CCTV Art, Yangshipin, CCTV.com, and other platforms, inviting you to embark on a journey where childlike innocence intertwines with the ancient charm of traditional opera.

The program gathers children and teenagers from China and abroad who love opera. Through three progressive stages – “Young Phoenix Debut” for global recruitment, “Young Phoenix Training Camp” for in-depth study, and “Young Phoenix Showcase” for outstanding performances – it vividly presents the growth trajectory of young opera talents, allowing more people to witness the future and hope of opera inheritance.

Sparks Ignite Blossoms, Singing Ancient Rhythms with New Voices

The first stage of the program opened global recruitment for young opera performers through a dual-track “online registration + offline live broadcast” model, attracting nearly 2,000 young participants from around the world and covering 29 opera genres.

Through the platform of the Children’s Opera Gala, the well-measured singing and movements of these children converge into a warm current of opera culture that transcends borders, allowing people to see the future and hope of opera inheritance. These “sparks” of opera will eventually blaze into a great fire, ensuring that the traditional Chinese opera culture continues to be passed down endlessly.

Learning Through Immersion, Inheriting the National Essence

To enable the young performers to experience the charm of opera culture more immersively, the second stage – “Young Phoenix Training Camp” – adopts an innovative study-tour model. Thirty-two young opera learners gathered in the ancient county city of Taiyuan, Shanxi Province, to learn opera and pass on culture through a combination of “games + missions.”

Among them are young opera enthusiasts from Hong Kong, China, who are determined to promote the national essence around the world; a mixed-heritage child who loves Yue opera performance; a young actor from Xinjiang who realized his dream and was transformed through the training camp; and teachers from Northwest China who have brought Qin opera to the foot of the Tianshan Mountains. As the clear and bright singing resounded, the “young phoenixes” used their passion and perseverance to let opera culture sprout new buds.

The training camp also invited renowned opera masters such as Yan Qinggu and Wu Lingyun to provide professional guidance for the children. In addition, performing artists including Ma Dehua, Yan Hexiang, Wu Yi, and Meng Jia made surprise appearances, joining the children among historical sites to explore the extraordinary charm of “opera + cultural tourism,” giving opera culture a more vivid presentation.

From instruction by word and example to education through entertainment, the children, while experiencing the beauty of opera, also gave new wings to the dissemination of opera culture.

New Stars Gather, Sparks Blaze, Writing a New Chapter in the Liyuan World

After a series of studies and hard training, the participants of the “Young Phoenix Training Camp” will also step onto the stage for a results showcase, performing alongside renowned opera masters, passing on the torch of tradition, and completing a splendid transformation from “young learners” to “inheritors.” In addition, with the strong support of the Department of Physical, Health and Arts Education under the Ministry of Education, the showcase stage will also feature outstanding children’s opera programs from across the country, demonstrating the fruitful achievements of opera inheritance among young people in the new era.

When the clear voices of the young phoenixes echo across screens and beyond, what we witness is the vigorous growth of new seedlings in the Liyuan world, the dazzling brilliance of excellent traditional Chinese culture radiating with the pulse of the times, and the magnificent voyage of youth power carrying the torch toward a culturally strong nation. “New Voices of the Young Phoenix — China Media Group’s First Children’s Opera Gala” looks forward to embarking on a journey of opera inheritance with you, witnessing the growth footprints of young performers, and seeing traditional culture bloom with new brilliance in the new era.

BRNO, Czech Republic, Nov. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Tescan expands its semiconductor portfolio with FemtoChisel, a next-generation femtosecond laser platform designed to enhance semiconductor sample preparation workflows with exceptional speed, precision, reproducibility, and quality.

FemtoChisel was developed specifically for semiconductor research and failure analysis environments where both throughput and adaptability are critical. By combining nanometer-level precision and high-throughput intelligent laser processing, FemtoChisel delivers pristine surfaces while significantly reducing the need for subsequent FIB polishing steps. This enables faster turnaround in research and failure analysis for current, and future, semiconductor materials.

“Semiconductor research and failure analysis teams are under constant pressure to deliver faster, more reliable results from any material layer within semiconductors stack. With FemtoChisel, we’ve addressed this challenge in our Large Volume Workflow for Semiconductors,” said Sirine Assaf, Chief Revenue Officer at Tescan.” It’s not just a new instrument – it’s a workflow enabler. By integrating ultrafast, femtosecond laser precision with intelligent adaptive laser processing, we’re helping labs accelerate sample preparation, reduce rework, and bring clarity to increasingly more complex devices.”

Workflow benefits of FemtoChisel include

• Adaptive multi-material processing, High Fluence Laser Machining with proprietary intelligent multi-gas processing and laser protective layer that preserves device integrity across metals, polymers, and advanced packaging stacks.
• High-throughput access to buried structures with taper-corrected, debris-free cross-sections – often eliminating the need for FIB fine polishing.
• Selective backside thinning with mirror-like surfaces (Ra < 0.4 µm), enabling optical fault analysis without artifacts.
• Large-area delayering (> 5 mm) with automated endpointing for accurate layer-by-layer removal at laser speeds.
• By uniting laser processing, electron microscopy, and FIB into complementary workflows, Tescan is helping semiconductor innovators overcome traditional bottlenecks in sample preparation. FemtoChisel serves both recipe-driven environments and flexible research in advanced packaging and R&D labs, providing a versatile solution for current and future semiconductor demands.

Tescan’s commitment to integrated workflows is further strengthened by its Laser Technology Business Unit, established following the acquisition of FemtoInnovations. This dedicated focus ensures continued innovation in laser-enabled sample preparation technologies for the semiconductor industry.

About Tescan
Tescan enables nanoscale investigation and analysis within the materials and geosciences, life sciences, and semiconductor industries. With innovation scanning electron microscopy, FIB, and femtosecond laser technologies, Tescan delivers workflow solutions that accelerate discovery and problem-solving for academic institutions, industry leaders, and research labs worldwide.

SINGAPORE, Nov. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Pan Pacific Hotels Group (PPHG) is proud to announce the appointment of Celine Du as Chief Commercial and Marketing Officer effective 1 November 2025.

A seasoned commercial strategist with over three decades of experience across some of the world’s most prestigious luxury hotel brands, Celine brings deep expertise in driving revenue growth, strengthening brand equity, and building high-performing teams.

In her new role, Celine will oversee PPHG’s commercial strategy and performance across both corporate and property levels across its portfolio of Pan Pacific, PARKROYAL COLLECTION, and PARKROYAL brands to maximise revenue generation and growth. In addition, she will drive channel management, loyalty, and global partnerships to enhance the Group’s commercial reach and customer engagement.

Mr Choe Peng Sum, CEO of PPHG, said: “Celine is an exceptional leader with a proven track record in shaping innovative, data-driven commercial strategies that have consistently delivered strong results. Her ability to unite global teams behind a shared vision of performance and innovation will be instrumental as PPHG expands its international footprint and strengthens its brand presence worldwide. Celine will be developing and mentoring our global teams within a culture of performance, collaboration and innovation, which is pivotal to the Group’s focus on talent management and development.”

Celine’s appointment comes at a transformative time for PPHG, following the recent rebranding of its three core brands, Pan Pacific, PARKROYAL COLLECTION and PARKROYAL, and a renewed focus on integrated commercial excellence. She will play a key role in advancing the Group’s global brand positioning and customer engagement strategies, ensuring that each brand continues to resonate with today’s discerning travellers.

“I am honoured to join Pan Pacific Hotels Group at such an exciting stage in its growth journey. The Group’s strong brand heritage and its commitment to innovation and genuine hospitality present immense opportunities to elevate our commercial and marketing strategies globally. I look forward to partnering with our talented teams across regions to drive performance, deepen guest loyalty, and strengthen our presence in key markets,” said Celine.

Prior to joining PPHG, Celine held senior leadership roles at Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group and Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, where she led global commercial and marketing initiatives that elevated brand presence, strengthened market share, and delivered sustainable revenue growth across China and key international markets.

About Pan Pacific Hotels Group 

Pan Pacific Hotels Group is a global hospitality company that owns and manages over 50 hotels, resorts, and serviced suites comprising three brands – “Pan Pacific”, PARKROYAL COLLECTION, and PARKROYAL in more than 30 cities across Asia Pacific, North America, Africa and Europe. Headquartered in Singapore, it is a member of Singapore-listed UOL Group Limited.

Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts delivers sincere and graceful service to every guest with a passion for excellence.

PARKROYAL COLLECTION Hotels & Resorts is driven by our passion for life and sustainability. 

PARKROYAL Hotels & Resorts is distinguished by its passion for people and places, immersing every guest into local and authentic cultures.

Visit www.panpacific.com.

Pan Pacific Discovery

Pan Pacific DISCOVERY is a loyalty programme designed to enhance every guest experience. Members can savour the benefits of DISCOVERY Dollars (D$), a user-friendly digital rewards currency, granting exclusive discounts on room rates, dining experiences, and more. With each tier progression, members elevate their status to unlock enhanced privileges and the opportunity to earn and spend D$ on premium hotel amenities and experiences, including Pan Pacific Hotels Group-owned dining outlets worldwide. Pan Pacific DISCOVERY is a member of the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotels with 40 brands and over 800 hotels around the world. To become a member, visit panpacific.com. 

2025 Chinese Insurance Agency 500 Summit & Awards Ceremony Concludes with Resounding Success

BANGKOK, Nov. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The 2025 Chinese Insurance Agency 500 (CIA500) Summit & Awards Ceremony, a premier gathering for insurance leadership, was held from November 12th to 14th in Bangkok, Thailand. The vibrant and culturally rich city provided an inspiring setting for this highly anticipated event, which brought together approximately 500 senior executives and distinguished team leaders from leading global financial insurance institutions. Participants engaged in dynamic exchanges of leadership philosophies and management insights, collectively exploring future industry trends and reaffirming their commitment to fostering sustainable growth and the robust development of the global financial insurance sector.

The core theme of this year’s Summit, “Solid Foundation Building Is The Key.” underscored a critical success principle. “A Solid Foundation” signifies a steadfast commitment to long-term development within the insurance profession. It embodies the principle that a team’s enduring success must be built upon stable fundamentals, including cultivating comprehensive partner capabilities, establishing robust team systems, and accumulating valuable client resources. “Strategic Foresight” complements this by emphasizing the relentless pursuit of professional excellence, continuous enhancement of service quality, and the drive to innovate and adapt within a stable framework.

In his opening address, Mr. Liang Tien Lung, Founding Chairman of the CIA500 Summit, articulated a central leadership tenet: “The clearer one’s vision of the future and the greater one’s ability to begin with the end in mind, the more paramount a solid foundation becomes.” He emphasized that exceptional foresight, coupled with continuously refined strategic thinking and conduct, is essential for leaders to steer their teams to lasting success.

Echoing this sentiment, the first keynote speaker, Chairman Mr. Tan Kar Hor, addressed a common leadership challenge. He noted that while the importance of a “solid foundation” is widely acknowledged, systematic implementation methods are often lacking. To bridge this gap, he introduced a comprehensive framework of 32 self-assessment indicators, designed to empower team leaders to holistically evaluate their leadership efficacy and team operational effectiveness.

203 Outstanding Insurance Leaders Receive World-Class Accolades
Since its inception in 2016, the CIA500 honor has been synonymous with world-class excellence, rigorously evaluated against three key performance indicators: Unit Headcount, Elite Members Ratio, and 13-Month Policy Persistency Rate. This benchmark recognizes outstanding insurance teams globally, establishing a prestigious hall of fame and setting performance paradigms for the world’s financial insurance industry.

In 2025, 203 team leaders were conferred with CIA500 honors, resulting in 229 awards presented. This included 189 Laurel Crown awards and 40 Imperial Crown awards. A notable 26 team leaders achieved the distinguished status of CIA500 Dual Crown Honorees, setting benchmarks through exemplary performance and unwavering conviction. Furthermore, 16 team leaders set a new world record by receiving CIA500 honors for nine consecutive years, a testament to their sustained excellence and industry leadership.

During the Awards Ceremony, Vice Chairman Mr. Huang Chun Wen commended the honorees, stating that CIA500 award-winning leaders possess exceptional strategic vision and extraordinary leadership capabilities. He noted that their teams demonstrate not only superior professionalism and quality but also the decisive action and execution prowess characteristic of world-class teams, truly serving as exemplary models for the industry. While extending his congratulations, Vice Chairman Huang also expressed profound gratitude to the awardees for their outstanding and sustained contributions to the global financial insurance industry, driven by their remarkable capability and perseverance.

Collaborative Growth and Shared Excellence: CIA500 World Academy Fosters Leadership Development
Guided by its mission, “We Glorify, Develop, and Excel Together,” the CIA500 also launched the “CIA500 World Academy.” This pioneering platform invites CIA500 award-winning members to serve as mentors, facilitating the cross-border sharing of invaluable team management experience and wisdom. The initiative aims to foster a collaborative environment where team leaders can support one another, engage in mutual learning, and progress together. The event concluded with attendees eagerly anticipating their next gathering at the 2026 CIA500 Summit in Shanghai, China.

E-commerce new geography penetration fuels business momentum

Double-digit operating margin on an FX-neutral basis and strong seasonality reinforce the optimistic outlook and year-end ramp-up

Highlights and achievements of Q3 FY25

• Record revenue of JPY 11.4 billion, up 26% YoY (JPY 11.6 billion, up 28% YoY on an FX-neutral basis)
• Record gross profit of JPY 6.2 billion, up 26% YoY, with a high level gross margin at 54.1% and is expected to continue the upward trajectory through year-end
• Profitability notably improved, operating income hit a record JPY 1.03 billion, up 31% YoY, marking the first time over JPY 1.0 billion, with a record operating margin of 9% (JPY 1.25 billion, up 58% YoY with 10.8% operating margin on an FX-neutral basis)
• Business momentum remains strong, coupled with seasonal e-commerce expansion, NEA achieved a 25% YoY increase and the US & EMEA delivered a 38% YoY revenue growth, both on an FX-neutral basis
• Sustained profitable growth is expected to further toward year-end, driven by a strategic focus on e-commerce, enhanced operating leverage with seasonal factors and sustained disciplined cost management, including ongoing AI-powered operational optimizations across all business units

Peak profitability signals the optimistic trajectory through year-end

TAIPEI, Nov. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Appier Group Inc. (TSE: 4180) today announced its earnings results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2025. Building on a strong second quarter, the company reports peak revenue and profitability, with record-high revenue of JPY 11.4 billion, marking resilient 26% YoY growth (JPY 11.6 billion, up 28% YoY on an FX-neutral basis), driven by sustained organic business momentum and robust, broad-based regional customer demand.

Gross profit reached a historical high of JPY 6.2 billion, up 26% YoY, while the gross margin remained high at 54.1%. This performance demonstrates Appier’s sharp focus on high-value segments and robust technological advancement, leading to optimistic margin expansion going forward.

Propelled by record-high gross profit, the company achieved its highest-ever operating profit, exceeding JPY 1 billion for the first time, reaching JPY 1.25 billion, up 58% YoY with double-digit operating margin growth of 10.8% on an FX-neutral basis. Profitable growth is expected to continue through year-end, driven by robust seasonality and ongoing AI-powered operational optimizations across all business units, including AdCreative.ai. Core free cash flow delivered sustained positive results, underpinned by efficient cash management.

Robust contributions by key regions fueled by substantial e-commerce expansion

Appier’s global expansion demonstrated strong momentum this quarter. Northeast Asia (NEA) achieved 25% YoY revenue growth (FX-neutral), driven by deeper penetration among existing customers and solid traction with top e-commerce customers from Japan, who capitalized on seasonal demand. The US and EMEA regions delivered 38% YoY revenue growth (FX-neutral), fueled by strategic vertical expansion. Future contributions from newly acquired large-scale e-commerce customers diversify revenue streams, thereby fostering sustainable growth momentum. 

Revenue contributions remained consistent, with 56% incremental revenue from existing clients—deepening penetration in NEA e-commerce key accounts and reaching seasonal highs; and 44% from new customers, driven by strategic vertical diversification aligned with rising e-commerce penetration in NEA, US & EMEA. The client base grew steadily by 13% YoY, primarily driven by key e-commerce customers from the US & EMEA. LTM Net Revenue Retention (NRR) remained strong at 119.6% and quarterly ARPC increased 10% YoY (FX-neutral), fueled by strategic expansion among existing and larger enterprise customers.

Agentic AI empowers dual success of customer ROI and profitable growth

Leveraging Appier’s core AI stack, Agentic AI serves as a catalyst for accelerated and sustainable growth. On the customer front, diverse AI Agents collaborate seamlessly to deliver predictable ROI. Internally, these AI-powered Agents significantly enhance efficiency across operations—including S&M, R&D, and customer support—unlocking greater operating leverage as the business scales.

“For the past 13 years, we have been innovating at the cutting edge of intelligent and agentic software, driven by our vision of making AI easy by making software intelligent,” said Chih-Han Yu, CEO and co-founder of Appier. “We firmly believe that the convergence of agentic functionalities and interfaces—equipped with intelligence, memory, and autonomy—will fundamentally transform the current software paradigm and elevate all software applications to their next phase of evolution.”

Strong, optimistic customer adoption follows Agentic AI global launch

In addition to operational excellence, the company is achieving success in its strategic technology initiatives. The global launch of Agentic AI has been met with strong, optimistic customer adoption, indicating high demand and market readiness for advanced AI solutions. This rapid uptake is driven by the platform’s differentiated value, which leverages Appier’s decade-plus of accumulated AI and multi-market know-how.

By leveraging their capability to intelligently utilize customer data to propel optimal campaign deployment strategies and incorporating robust guardrails to prevent hallucinations and ensure data security, the Agentic AI models are committed to trustworthy and precise execution in commercial environments. This immediate success is driving early revenue and validating Appier’s investment in next-generation AI, further cementing its position as a technological leader.

About Appier

Appier (TSE: 4180) is an AI-native SaaS company that empowers business decision-making with cutting-edge AdTech and MarTech solutions. Founded in 2012 with the vision of “Making AI Easy by making software intelligent,” Appier endeavors to help businesses turn AI into ROI with its Ad Cloud, Personalization Cloud, and Data Cloud solutions. Now Appier has 17 offices across APAC, the US and EMEA, and is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Visit www.appier.com for more company information, and visit ir.appier.com/en/ for more IR information.